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Some earthquake strengthening subsidies but no tax break

The government doesn't want to complicate the tax system.

Jenny Ruth
Fri, 27 Jan 2017

Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith says the government won’t be providing tax deductions for earthquake strengthening work on buildings.

Mr Smith’s comments follow the government’s decision earlier this week to share half the costs of securing facades and parapets of about 300

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Jenny Ruth
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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